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Kentucky Takes Legal Action Against Kalshi and Polymarket in Prediction Market Dispute
Kentucky has sued Kalshi and Polymarket, accusing them of running illegal sports betting platforms, amid a growing legal conflict that may reach the U.S. Supreme Court.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
U.S. Agencies Propose Stablecoin Customer-ID Standards Under GENIUS Act
U.S. regulators, including the Federal Reserve and Treasury, propose a new rule for stablecoin user identification, aligning standards with traditional financial institutions.
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Powell Endorses Fed's Stablecoin Regulations, Warsh Abstains
The Federal Reserve's new proposal requires U.S. crypto firms to verify stablecoin users, with Jerome Powell supporting it while Kevin Warsh abstained.
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G7 Calls for Action Against North Korean Hackers
G7 leaders stress the need to combat North Korean cybercrimes and cryptocurrency theft, noting a significant increase in stolen assets.
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Alchemy's AI-Powered Identity and Payment Service Accesses Visa Network
Alchemy's AgentCard now integrates with Visa, allowing AI agents to make transactions seamlessly using Visa's network.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Malta Regulator to Explore MiCA Application to DeFi Projects
The Malta Financial Services Authority is consulting on the regulation of DeFi projects, considering decentralization as a spectrum and seeking market input on smart contract audits.
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Ireland Enhances Crypto Protections in New Financial Crime Strategy
Ireland's government has unveiled a new action plan to combat financial crime, highlighting the risks associated with crypto-assets and introducing stricter regulations.
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CME Group to Initiate Legal Action Against CFTC Over Crypto Futures
CME Group plans to sue the CFTC over its approval of crypto perpetual futures, with CEO Terry Duffy arguing they should be classified as swaps under Dodd-Frank.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
China Integrates Quantum Computing with PQC Protection
China's Origin Wukong quantum computer has integrated post-quantum cryptography, completing over 1 million secure tasks and aiming to set national standards for cryptography.
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Estonia to Create Digital IDs for AI Agents
Estonia is set to develop a digital identity for AI agents, allowing them to operate on behalf of users within defined limits, enhancing accountability and security.
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CME Group to Sue CFTC
CME Group is set to sue the CFTC over the approval of perpetual futures on Kalshi, claiming they should be regulated as swaps.
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Kentucky Joins Other States in Lawsuit Against Polymarket
Kentucky's Attorney General has filed lawsuits against Kalshi and Polymarket, alleging they operate unlicensed sports betting under the guise of prediction markets.
Mercation Admin2 min